Archive for June, 2009

Papercraft | Designs and Art With Paper

 I have to have this  when it comes out in September!  (or it would be a nice Christmas present..hint)  For anyone who loves and is amazed at what people do with paper then this is the book.  German publisher, Gestalten descibes :
Papercraft is an extensive survey on the insatiable trend of innovative art and design work crafted [...]

Monday, June 22nd, 2009

All the Patterns, All on Sale

Sometimes there is no such thing as too much Chiyogami. In partnership with Japanese Paper Place we’re giving you the ultimate in Chiyogami shopping. It’s even on sale!!!
You can browse though over 700 Chiyogami patterns by theme, JPP code, or my personal favorite… color.

All of our special purchase patterns along with our complete line of stocked Chiyogami patterns are 15% off [...]

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

Decorating with Vivant

 
While thumbing through the current issue of Better Homes and Gardens Special Interest Publication – “decorating” we noticed that the homeowner used Vivant Mirage  paper in blue  to enhance a plain white mirror and lamp. This delicate flocked pattern works well in this serene master suite.

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

Paper Projects | Keepsake Boxes

 

Using simple wooden craft boxes, a few embellishments collected over the years, and some Chinese Red Dragon Embossed paper we have in the store I think I will create one of these easy to make jewelry or keepsake boxes which appeared in the February 2008 issue of Martha Stewart Living.   This would be a great gift for a favorite Aunt or [...]

Friday, June 12th, 2009

Lucinda Carlstrom | Paper Quilts

 
Lucinda Carlstrom recently introduced us to her unique interpretation on the art of quilting. – paper quilts. The paper quilts are an extension of the collages Lucinda was producing and exhibiting in the early 80’s.  They started out being copies of Amish quilts and eventually developed into traditional designs based on the spirit and tradition of piecework [...]

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009